Pirates seize supertanker

[kilovictorhotel]

Thought some might be interested in this recent story.....kvh

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27766333

 

[bossf51]

Forget the Navy bring in the Coast Guard, fighting pirates since 1790

 

[kp2001]

I remember sailing through some "shady" parts during my time on oil tankers and thanking my lucky stars when we were away. A fully laden oil tanker is definately a fairly easy target for pirates. When fully loaded the distance between the water and deck (freeboard) is not nearly as high as that of a container ship or other types of ships. This makes it easier for the pirates to get on deck.

 

[kilovictorhotel]

A fully laden oil tanker is definately a fairly easy target for pirates. When fully loaded the distance between the water and deck (freeboard) is not nearly as high as that of a container ship or other types of ships. This makes it easier for the pirates to get on deck.

But what would they do with a ship that size? Correct me if I'm wrong, but you cant just stick that size ship into some no-name port off the Somali coast?......or can you???

Is it worth a couple million in quick ransom just so the ship is not mismanaged bringing her into port?

 

[LineInTheSand]

Ransom for the crew, especially.